Why hello there, @ObscurityofDCClub and other members of the DC Community! Welcome to Week 53 of Obscurity of DC’s Obscure Book Club! This week, we’ll be focusing on…
FUNKY FLASHMAN!!!
AGE SUGGESTION: 12+
What We’ll Be Reading: Mister Miracle (1989-1991)
Number of Issues: 8 — Please only read issues 11-18
Brief description from dc.fandom.com: Funky Flashman is a grifter and con man, though his schemes rarely last long.
Now that that’s over with, here are some discussion questions:
- In what ways does Funky Flashman serve as a commentary on the entertainment industry?
- What is the significance of the name “Funky Flashman” and how does it reflect the character’s personality?
- In what ways does Funky Flashman’s relationship with the character of Mr. Miracle reflect broader themes of deception and manipulation in the entertainment industry?
- How does Funky Flashman’s use of humor and satire contribute to his character and the larger themes of his stories?
- Jack Kirby created Funky Flashman as a parody of Stan Lee. Did you notice any similarities? Did you enjoy the similarities? Explain.
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